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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.92, 28,814.58 and 13,944.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.92, 28,814.58 and 13,944.78 is: 20,902.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.92 : 28,814.58 = 13,944.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.92/28,814.58 = 13,944.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.92x = 28,814.58 × 13,944.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.92x = 401,812,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,812,978.89/19,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.81

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